Thanks a million ecmck! That's brilliant. Going to start checking things off now! It must have taken you ages!

I did get my bounty box from eu mom. Got it about 8 weeks ago. Nice to get something for nothing! LOL. And I do have that little booklet, but never even thought of looking at it again after I got it at 12 weeks!

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Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:34 am

Gemmalina

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Any update Patilicious about your friend? I will have to log on tonight to see what developments there are!

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Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:35 am

Gemmalina

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So how is everyone this morning?

Also, meant to ask how come the other thread have moved?

I have my 4D scan on Saturday and cannot wait!!!

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Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:49 am

ecmck

Joined: Fri Sep 07, 2007 5:17 pmPosts: 0Location: Co.Meath Ireland

Morning Girls,

Your very welcome Gemmalina and Bunce, Im glad to be of help !
and yes it did take me ages !!!

Im grand this morning and hope you are too ?

I have gone mad into my nesting period at the minute, everything is being pulled apart and getting either thrown out or cleaned... Is anyone else the same ? I did both the kids wardrobes and then yesterday the hot press got it , my wardrobe was done when i changed from normal to maternity clothes so at this rate everyone in the house will have nothing to wear he he he!!!

Oh i would say you cant wait for saturday Gemmalina to see your little man in 4d , Wonder who he will look like ?

The other thread have moved because some of the girls got nasty PM's about posting pics on the thread and they have now found a new home but i dont know where they have gone some of them pop in from time to time to check everyone is well but its actually very quiet over there now. Lenbab is still doing the who due thread with the dancing icons.

Mum2b must have had a day off work yesterday cos its not like her to not say hi for a whole working day ???

ecmck

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Tue Nov 13, 2007 10:56 am

Gemmalina

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Well, it is fantastic to have that list ecmck and a weight off my mind!

Because myself and DP are moving things are a bit up in the air at the moment. We will be out of where we are by 10 Dec. Then probably stay in hotel for a few nights. Then I will be off to my Mam's or brothers place in Donegal from 21 Dec to 2 Jan and then we should be in our new place. We are only renting on short term lease so I can be near the hospital and be eligible for the Domino scheme. We will have to move again to a more permanent location after that - but we won't make a decision about buying until we see how the market goes. Whilst I am not worried, it does make planning a bit difficult! We could be anywhere in Dublin! LOL.

I have to pack up just about everything I have and put it into storage till we get sorted out. But I do want to pack my hospital bag early and bring it to Donegal with me - just in case! I don't expect things to happen but want to be prepared for every eventuality. I also want to get as many things bought as early.

I have definitely been doing a clearing out lately! I spent all week last week in work archiving and filing and setting things up. The week before I emptied wardrobes and got the stuff I thought I would need for when baby is first born sorted at home. The week before that it was paperwork - like insurance, medical forms and that kind of thing. Now I am on to my hospital bag and will do my birth plan and want to go window shopping this weekend to make a final decision about what we are getting for the baby in terms of cot etc. If anything stands still for a moment, I will clear it away! I still feel tired a lot, but every little bit of energy has to be used doing something! I can’t seem to sit still!

Re. the 4D - I can't wait to see my son for the first time! I booked this appointment about 10 weeks ago and I never thought it would arrive! LOL - now it is at the end of the week.

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Tue Nov 13, 2007 11:35 am

Gemmalina

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That was rather long!

So, how much to the boys understand about what is going on?

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Tue Nov 13, 2007 11:36 am

Val23

Joined: Mon Sep 10, 2007 9:39 amPosts: 0Location: Malahide, Dublin

Good morning Ladies,

How are you all doing today..??

Oh I wish I had a day off Ecmck :wink: I had such a crazy day at work yesterday that I had absolutely no time to check and reply to posts

It seems like as I'm getting closer to my due date - everyone wants me to do more work for them!! I'm not supposed to be getting more and more stressed out but it seems to surpass everyone that...I'M HAVING A BABY

Had a day of "nesting" a couple of weeks ago...and I can feel that it will happen again...not as bad yet

Gemmalina - where are you going for your 4D scan again..?? I want to book for ours soon...you must be SOOOOOO excited!!!

Thats a brilliant list Ecmck, thanks so much. I wouldn't have known to pre-wash the brand new vests and babygros. God my nerves are shot just looking at the list.

Just one other question, probably a bit stupid but I'm wondering for your main bag (not the delivery room bag), did you bring in a holdall or a small pull along case. I don't want to look stupid arriving to the hospital with a pull along case like I was checking into the hotel for the weekend!
I'm going to sit down tonight with my excel spreadsheet and do my list up, then shopping Saturday.
I was talking to my friend last night and she said also bring a pen and notepaper for writing down any presents you may get.

I'm the same with the cleaning. All the doors in the house to be washed down this weekend, all the presses were cleaned and kitchen tiles scrubbed.

Gemmalina, you must be excited about the 4d scan.
Patilicious, any word on your friend?

Sinéad

Tue Nov 13, 2007 11:54 am

ecmck

Joined: Fri Sep 07, 2007 5:17 pmPosts: 0Location: Co.Meath Ireland

Sinead your post made me laugh and brought back some memories!!!
On Adam i was 11 days over and brought in on a Saturday night to be started and here i arrive with, you know sets of luggage, well i had the biggest case jam packed with "just incase" stuff one of the nurses took one look at me and burst out laughing and said just how long are you planning on staying for and how many babies are you actually having ??? So girls my so called "wise mother" experience as Gemmalina called it, comes from learning from your mistakes he he he!!!

So bring in like a weekend bag with wheels on, to be honest bring whatever all your stuff fits in cos it is some list after all !

Pen and paper good idea, but you will remember to from the cards ?
ecmck

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Tue Nov 13, 2007 12:11 pm

ecmck

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Mum2b they are getting their moneys worth out of you before you leave !
Nice to have you back

Gemmalina - Alex hasn't a clue about the baby and i dont know if he will be jealous or not cos he has only had me to himself really cos i didnt go back to work after he was born. But we will see. Adam on the other hand is looking forward to getting a sister ( even though he actually doesnt know it is a girl )He doesnt want a brother cos he has one already !
He is telling me all the names he likes and tells me he will help change the nappies but just not the pooey ones .
We told him the baby is not coming for a long time and that Santa has to come first, then my SIL is due her baby xmas week and then after that mammy will be getting her new baby. And then at this stage he usually adds and then its my happy birthday ! He is 5 in march, so he has it all worked out to a tee.
We have to buy them presents and have them in the hospital and say that the baby brought them for her big brothers just so they feel special when they meet her for the first time.... It went down very well with Adam when Alex was born and he was never a day jealous of him.So hears hoping all goes well !!!

ecmck

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Tue Nov 13, 2007 12:25 pm

ecmck

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Meant to say i didnt realise you are moving Gemmalina im sure you dont enjoy that to much "in your condition" ecmck

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Tue Nov 13, 2007 12:27 pm

Val23

Joined: Mon Sep 10, 2007 9:39 amPosts: 0Location: Malahide, Dublin

Yea - they are certainly keeping me very busy at the moment

Ecmck - I had to laugh at Adam's little comment about the pooey nappies...he he he!! They're so cute!! I think the idea about the gifts when little sister arrives is a beautiful way of bringing her into their lives

Thanks for your all your brilliant work on the list - I will be printing out a copy as well for some help

Gemmalina - looks like you and me are both going tobe stuck in the whole moving situation...it can be a rather stressful thing to do so I will be praying for strength for the 2 of us.

DH and I had a laugh this weekend...we were playing with Baby when I noticed that every time I laughed...my belly button popped out!! It was hilarious...the more I laughed the more it kept popping in and out...he he he!!

Hope you're all having a super duper day

Mum2B
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Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:38 pm

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Hye Mum2B - hope work is better today! That is SO funny about your belly button! Is is nearly out? Looks like mine has ages to go - think mine went all way to my spine! It is very deep but is considerably more shallow *grammar!* now than it was and the skin around that area feels tighter.

Sinead - my friend had a suitcase with her for her main bag that I wouldn't have taken away on a 2 week holiday! It was so funny - she packed EVERYTHING! And it was crammed - she had to sit on it to close it. LOL Forgot to ask her afterwards if she needed it all. Mind, she was in three days before the baby was born as they were trying to induce her so she was there about 5 days in total... I am very much so a "pack just what you need and not one more thing" kind of a person. But I am sure I will over pack as I have never packed for a hospital stay, let alone a delivery!

ecmck - both your boys sound so cute, but Adam is an absolute pet! Even wanting to help with the nappies. Adorable. Can't blame him not wanting to change the dirty ones - I would be the same if I thought I could! As would DP...

Re. the move, we haven't even found a place for January yet! Letting DP deal with it. He is totally dependable when it comes to that kind of thing so it allows me to be a little less stressed. However, it's all so up in the air you can't but help feel a bit edgy. It's the hassle factor at the moment that is killing me. Can't start a nursery etc. Oh well. The joys of it.

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Tue Nov 13, 2007 2:02 pm

feb08

Joined: Mon Sep 10, 2007 4:21 pmPosts: 0Location: Galway, Ireland

hi everyone - will go with a big general hello for today as haven't been on for a few days and there's been a lot of posting!! glad to hear all is well with everyone. just thought i'd give my two cents on the bellybutton - mine popped out about 3 weeks ago, am soooooooo paranoid!! Literally popped out overnight. bridesmaid this weekend, satin dress which will be quite snug across bump at this stage and really scared everyone will be able to see it!! silly i know but there you have it.
How are you all with eating? Find i can't eat a whole lot in one sitting at the moment, and then spend ages feeling seriously stuffed (skin feels like a drum it's so tight) and starving again really suddenly. can only imagine how i'll feel in two months if it's like this now!!
Baby v quiet today, would be happier with a few more pokes.........

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Tue Nov 13, 2007 3:22 pm

Val23

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Hey Gemmalina - My belly button has come out yet but it must be close if it pops out every time I laugh...it's really funny!!

Hi Feb08 - Try not to worry too much aboutyour belly button...I think that we notice it a lot more than everyone else because it's our body that's changing once again. I'm sure you will look gorgeous in your dress no matter what

On the eating topic - I have found that I can and I am eating a LOT more than before and still feel hungry half an hour later!! I snack more as well - mainly because I'm constantly hungry! My skin also feels very tight and I seriously can't imagine all the growth that still has to occur until Baby is born...I feel huge already and that my skin will never be able to stretch that much more